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    The Game Of Squash: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Game and Win More Matches
    The Game Of Squash: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Game and Win More Matches
    The Game Of Squash: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Game and Win More Matches
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    The Game Of Squash: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Game and Win More Matches

    By John North and James Ethan

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    The Game of Squash Book is written to help beginners to advanced players get more out of their game and find ways to win more matches.

    We believe squash can become very addictive but what a wonderful addiction!

    Most players strive to improve, but the lack of discipline or knowledge can hold you back.

    The Game of Squash is designed to give you an easy resource for all things squash.

    Here are just some of the topics we cover:

    · Who can play squash – a description of the game and what you can expect to get out of it

    · A basic understanding of the rules

    · How to choose the best squash racket for you

    · Tips and tricks for improving your game

    · Nutrition ideas to improve your health and energy levels

    · The importance of injury prevention

    ...and a whole lot more!

    If you’ve ever felt even mildly interested in playing, this is the resource for you. It will tell you absolutely everything you need to know, and hopefully encourage you to make squash a valuable part of your life.

    And for those of you who are seasoned players, here’s a positive goldmine of secrets to help you take your game to the next level.

    Order your copy now!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEvolve Global Publishing
    Release dateNov 4, 2016
    ISBN9781370315154
    The Game Of Squash: 5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Game and Win More Matches
    Author

    John North

    John North moved in 1977 from Oxford to the University of Groningen, where he is Professor of the History of Philosophy and the Exact Sciences. He is a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy, the Royal Danish Academy and is a Fellow of the British Academy.

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      The Game Of Squash - John North

      The Game of Squash (epub)

      Back Cover

      Title

      Copyright

      About the Authors

      Introduction

      History

      Rules

      Court Safety

      Where is Squash Going- A Personal Perspective

      Who Can Play Squash?

      Choosing a Club

      Choosing a Racquet

      What are the different types of squash balls?

      Types of Squash Games

      Featured Contributor - Brendan Limbrey

      Squash Injuries and Prevention

      Steps to Improvement

      Preparation

      Game Strategy

      Fitness for Squash

      Shot Making

      Fundamental Strokes

      Featured Contributor - Kathy Roorda

      1. Naturopathic Nutrition

      2. 7 Day Sample Nutritional Menu Plan

      3. Recipes

      4. Nutrient Sources

      5. Sports Nutrition Physiology

      6. Sports Nutrition Treatment Plan

      7. Carbohydrate Foods

      8. Protein Sources

      Featured Contributor - Garry Pedersen

      Advanced Squash Training

      Featured Contributor - Steve Walton

      Journey to become a World Squash Player

      Wrapping Up

      Guide

      Cover

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      The Game of Squash

      5 Easy Ways To Improve Your Game and Win More Matches

      by

      James Ethan

      John North

      Copyright

      Copyright © 2016 by John North and James Ethan

      Smashwords Edition

      All rights reserved: No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher, addressed Attention: Permissions Coordinator, at the address below.

      Limit of Liability Disclaimer: The information contained in this book is for information purposes only, and may not apply to your situation. The author, publisher, distributor, and provider provide no warranty about the content or accuracy of content enclosed. Information provided is subjective. Keep this in mind when reviewing this guide.

      Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

      Website: www.thegameofsquash.com

      Email: info@thegameofsquash.com

      1st Edition 2016

      First Published 2016 for  John North and James Ethan by Evolve Global Publishing

      PO Box 327 Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768 

      info@evolveglobalpublishing.com    www.evolveglobalpublishing.com

      Book Layout: © 2016 Evolve Global Publishing

      ISBN: (Paperback)  : 978-1-68418-768-3

      ISBN: (Hardcover)  : 978-1-68418-475-0

      ISBN-13::  13:978-1539625483 

      ISBN-10: :  10:1539625486

      ISBN: (Smashwords) 9781370315154

      This book is available on  Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple iBooks (digital), Google Books (digital)

      About the Authors

      James Ethan

      James Ethan’s story is inspirational to all would-be squash players.

      #1 International Best Selling Author and highly ranked world-class squash player, James was by no means a ‘natural’ when he first tried the game. His first attempt at playing squash began at the age of 17, when his older brother took him down to the local squash courts for a game. 

      From that very moment James became addicted to the sport. But the skill that he consistently demonstrates today certainly wasn’t evident back then.

      In those days (the late 80’s) the racquets were quite different to how they are today. The size of the head was smaller, and they were heavy and unwieldy because they were made of wood…like holding a sledgehammer! 

      All of which made the game that much harder to learn.

      Especially for James. Typical of most new players, he found the game very demanding, and to be honest, he wasn’t very good at it. For that reason, no-one wanted to play with him.

      Yet he loved playing, and was determined to master the game. Rather than giving up, he continued to practice until he began to improve. After several months of solid practice he was able to take on and even start beating the more experienced players at the club.

      By the time he was 22, James achieved ‘A’ grade status. This achievement encouraged him to play even more squash matches. By the time he was 25, he had achieved state grade level and the game had become his life.

      At the state grade level, players are usually either ex-world-ranked or young up-and-comers. For James this meant that he had to contend with a much higher quality game. This drove him to further improve his skills, and he started to train six days a week: running, gym, squash practice and coaching.

      By the time he was 30, James was ranked # 250 in the world, which allowed him the opportunity to travel more to locations such as Melbourne and Queensland. He continued to win tournaments along the way and maintain his ranking status.

      The next step in his career was to become the manager at Seven Hills Squash Centre in Sydney, and he then went on to manage Northmead and Dural Squash Clubs. 

      But his personal development and training as an elite squash player didn’t end there.

      James began to develop his own unique system which helped him build 15 competitions a week. Every night was a different competition and a different style of game. Most people think there is only one type of squash game but, as James discovered - with some imagination and creativity many exciting variations can be created to keep players interested and motivated.  

      In 2008 James finally achieved his dream to become the owner of Baulkham Hills Squash & Fitness. Having his own club means James can have his courts operating seven days a week with numerous and varied competitions, to suit all levels and types of players. 

      And he continues to be an inspiration to us all!

      John North

      Like most first-time players, John didn’t immediately take to the game of squash. He started playing at the age of 15, but hadn’t had much experience in the way of ball sports. He honestly believed he’d never get the hang of how to hit that strange little black ball.

      He stuck at it because it was so much fun, and within a few short weeks his game had vastly improved, and he wondered how it could have seemed so difficult.

      John is a great believer in the fact that anyone can play squash – all you need is some basic coaching.  It really doesn’t require a lot of skills to have a great workout and have fun at the same time.

      At the age of 18, he was lucky enough to be living in a small country town where they decided to build a local squash court. This meant he had an opportunity to try the sport again.  John virtually lived at the courts, playing almost every day and constantly improving. The owners let him look after the courts which meant he would play anyone who came along. 

      This led to his lifelong involvement and commitment to squash, and it continues to be a big part of his life. He has been involved in many of the squash clubs he’s played at, and also became Treasurer of the North Queensland Squash Association

      The highest ranking John achieved was lower ‘A’ Grade, but he always had a passion to improve. Even after over 30 years in the sport, John believes there is always room for improvement. 

      As co-author, John has always had a burning desire to help write a book that could help any player, beginner or advanced, with ideas, and give them strategies to improve their game and win more matches.

      Introduction

      The Game of Squash Book is written to help beginners to advanced players get more out of their game and find ways to win more matches.

      We believe squash can become very addictive but what a wonderful addiction! 

      Most players strive to improve, but the lack of discipline or knowledge can hold you back. Most players want to strive to improve, but the lack of discipline or knowledge can easily hold you back

      The Game of Squash is designed to give you an easy resource for all things squash.

      The Game of Squash aims to give you a comprehensive look at the game of squash.  We will also cover the history of the game, the rules, ideas on how to improve.  We also have some featured contributors on nutrition, sports injury prevention, and treatment.  As well we have an interview with a player who managed to play on the world squash circuit.

      Here are just some of the topics we cover:

      ·      Who can play squash – a description of the game and what you can expect to get out of it

      ·      A basic understanding of the rules

      ·      How to choose the best squash racket for you

      ·      Tips and tricks for improving your game

      ·      Nutrition ideas to improve your health and energy levels

      ·      The importance of injury prevention

      If you’ve ever felt even mildly interested in playing, this is the resource for you. It will tell you absolutely everything you need to know, and hopefully encourage you to make squash a valuable part of your life.

      And for those of you who are seasoned players, here’s a positive goldmine of secrets to help you take your game to the next level.

      We would especially like to thank all our contributors including Brendan Limbrey , Kathy Roorda, Garry Pedersen and Steve Walton.

      We hope you enjoy this book! 

      James Ethan and John North

      History

      The game of squash has a cultural and social history rivaling any of the more old and traditional sports like rugby. Squash has been played for over 140 years but has grown rapidly in the last forty.

      Most people would think that it has tennis as its roots, but it is not some simple variation of tennis or new-fangled idea thought up by tennis players who wanted to add a fast paced and multidimensional aspect to the game. No – squash has a very particular and great back story.

      In the year 1148, the French played la Paume,  which meant the palm of the hand, which was then developed into Jeu de Paume, Real Tennis, Royal Tennis or simply Tennis.

      In France, around the twelfth century, many boys and girls played ball games in the narrow streets of towns. They would actually slap the ball along the

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